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In My Youth made it to a Muse CD, but that that's it. as far as I know. ← In My Youth was the only one on CD. Grubbs Brothers were from here in Philly (still live here). Amazingly, all four of the albums by the other great Philly jazz group of the era, Catalyst (Odean Pope, Eddie Green, Tyrone Brown, Sherman Ferguson) were put out by 32jazz in one great 2CD set. Bet that one sold about 12 other copies in addition to mine. Cobblestone did have some nice stuff. Not many remember at this point, but the first couple of Norman Connors albums were pretty great. Something sticks in my mind that "Faraway Lands" was on the expanded version of Art Farmer's 'The Time and the Place' that came out in the early 80's (mid-60's live recordings by the Farmer/Heath quintet),. but I don't remember for sure. ← Can't find the post on who questioned Grubbs still being in Philly, but you're right, turns out he's in Maryland now. Was in Philly for a good while (I remember seeing him listed for the MillCreek jazz center workshops, etc.). http://www.carlgrubbs.com/CARLPAGES/ABOUT.html

They also kept Lee Morgan's Infinity (with JMac) unreleased at the time, so it came as something of a shock in the early 80's (when both were finally released) to that they had done so much great recording together in the mid-60's. Consequences is more traditional than what Blue Note was releasing by McLean in that era (One Step Beyond, Destination, Out, Action, It's Time, Right Now, New and Old Gospel, Bout Soul), but is certainly far superior to the last two titles. As good as it is, I like 'Jacknife' even better. "On the Nile" is a great Charles Tolliver tune. Don't miss the Mosaic Select of him when it comes out - great great stuff.

Forgot about the Morgan (not a favorite of mine) and the Donaldson. The 70's and 80's stuff doesn't count! In general, the only 70's Blue Notes I remember being worth much were the last couple McCoy Tyner's for the label (which were awesome), and most of the Bobby Hutcherson stuff (very underrated). Other than that, a very sad time to see the great label desecrated, dying a sllllooowww death.

Thx Mike. Sure wish that one would come out on CD.

Indeed. I just got here, and have been into the music for 33 years, and Nessa has already nailed me twice (once for no prices on my trade list, once for choice of grammer). Guess that means I'm one of the guys now!

In My Youth made it to a Muse CD, but that that's it. as far as I know. ← In My Youth was the only one on CD. Grubbs Brothers were from here in Philly (still live here). Amazingly, all four of the albums by the other great Philly jazz group of the era, Catalyst (Odean Pope, Eddie Green, Tyrone Brown, Sherman Ferguson) were put out by 32jazz in one great 2CD set. Bet that one sold about 12 other copies in addition to mine. Cobblestone did have some nice stuff. Not many remember at this point, but the first couple of Norman Connors albums were pretty great. Something sticks in my mind that "Faraway Lands" was on the expanded version of Art Farmer's 'The Time and the Place' that came out in the early 80's (mid-60's live recordings by the Farmer/Heath quintet),. but I don't remember for sure.

Good point on the Mobley. All I can guess is that it's one of George Benson's rare appearances on Blue Note (only other one I can think of right off is the Larry Young, though there may be a few others).

Agreed, I really like it here, never felt that I wanted to participate at All About Jazz. I've been at this in very dedicated fashion for 33 years, so have an opinion or two myself.

I agree, McLean's 'Action' is awesome!

Really would like to see the Carlos Garnett Muse albums out on CD (Only Black Love has made it before, to my knowledge), and even more the two Jimmy Heath albums (the first, 'The Gap Sealer', was on Cobblestone originally). Best albums he ever did. Anyone have any knowledge of this possibly happening? Always hoped 32jazz would get around to it (I wrote them about the Heath's), broke my heart when they went under, sold the catalog, whatever it is that happened there.

How did everybody end up on the Organissimo site for the jazz community? Seems like a very esoteric destination compared to Jazz Corner or All About Jazz, but clearly this is where the life is.

The Hill and McLean titles that show up as RVG's are the most "famous" titles but them, the ones that will be touted as first purchases by those artists for the newbees. The Connoisseur titles are more esoteric in historical/critical terms, and, as pointed out, can be expected to sell less. Also simply titles that Van Gelder hasn't remastered. Who picks the RVG titles in each batch - Blue Note, Van Gelder, or a combo of both?

Mosaic's been working on a Hutcherson/Land box for several years. I suspect they're having trouble getting clearance on the Cadet or Mainstream Land dates, probably the mainstream. I like Cherry's Complete Communion with Gato, don't like the other Blue Notes very much (or hardly any of his other solo stuff, truth be told). Suspect that will get me in trouble here, but so be it.

Stanley Cowell - Illusion Suite is the one I'd really like to see on CD, but I can't imagine that happening.

I agree the Blue Note website leaves a LOT to be desired, just seem to push their latest hope for the next Cassandra/Norah breakout, and it's really difficult to get meaningful info on something like upcoming Connoisseurs. I'm ordering all of them except the Hope, which I have the original of. Would be helpful if someone can compare the sound on the new one to the sound on the old one for us. While I hear impovements over the originals on the RVGT's, I usually don't find it to be dramatic (better than the Impulse remasters, which I wasn't often able to hear ANY improvement on). I buy the RVG's anyways for the upgraded notes and pictures and because they are priced so reasonabley ($8.39 at CD Universe when new).

I don't know of that being on CD, would get it if it was. If I remember (I had the vinyl in a previous lifetime), that set was recorded after Billy Harper had replaced Benny Maupin in the group. Both were excellent foils for Lee. Harper is a monster, to me the most underrated musician in jazz.

What I'd really like to see Mosaic put out is the Chico Hamilton's with Charles Lloyd and Gabor Szabo. The Pacific Jazz stuff is nice, but really tame compared to the prime stuff with Lloyd.

If I lost my daughter, selling something on ebay would be the least of my concerns. She's wonderful - though in my primary failing as a parent, she came out of the musical closet recently, and confessed that her genre of preference was country! Where did I go wrong? Raised her on oldies, especially Motown, with doses of classic rock and classic jazz. Tim McGraw she found all by herseif, with no help from mom or dad. I was OK through her Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston phase, but now this! At least she hates rap as much as her dad does...

I have a personalized autograph from Richie Havens to my family when we met him at a concert, and he was such a beautiful person, and so wonderful to my adopted daughter. He personalized it "To my friends the Felser's", and that means a lot to me. Not something I'll ever be looking to sell on ebay, but rather something to keep in our family at least through my daughter's lifetime.

Hi, I have Joe Henderson's "Double Rainbow" CD autographed by Henderson ("To George, Joe Henderson"). Looking to sell or trade, best reasonable offer. I got this as part of a lot on ebay recently, already have the CD. The autograph is nice to have, but figure it may mean more to someone else than to me. Henderson was great, and I'm very thankful for his musical legacy, I'm just not a huge autograph person. Let me know if you're interested in this.

I'm sure that one never made it out. JF

Blue Note reissued it on CD in '92. I have it, great stuff.

You have some "happy campers" here BUT: I find this pretty lame. If you took the time to make the list, the pricing details couldn't take much more time. Today I bought (maybe) 15 cds online and did not bother to scan your list 'cause I had no clue to your desires. ← I have, what, 700+Cd's out there? Say I spend 1 minute each to determine that they are not items selling for $30 or $1 on ebay, so that I don't grossly overprice or underprice them. That's about 12 hours, which I don't have. As I've already stated twice before in this string, most of the CD's on my list will be $6 or less, plus cheap shipping. With the other responsibilities in my life at the present time, I don't have 12 hours to spend pricing this list right now. If that causes me to lose some sales, so be it. Sort of like the knowledge that because I don't have time to browse the jazz section on ebay, I'm missing on certain bargains that I would have gladly paid the price for. You can only do so much. It was everything I could do to get the list together. It would take what, 3 minutes to scan the list and send me an inquiry? (my email address is right at the top). Also, I am very careful to not call a person's rationalization for their decisions lame if I have not walked a mile in their shoes.

M, Thx for the greeting. I know you're right about the pricing, but I just don't have time to price all of them at this point (I bought out a collection last year, with lots of items I already owned). I hope to get there some day, but I'm a husband, father, church elder, employee, and after all of those, a jazz CD guy. Majority of the CD's will be $6 or less. Harder to find ones I price out if someone asks for them. thx again.

Lively group here, I like it. I was a longtime participant in Jim Sintetos's wonderful Jazz Trading Post, have happily traded with dozens of people. Many, I'm sure, participate in this site. Have concentrated on Alan Lankin's second Jazz Trading Post since then, and also list on AAJ and Jazz Corner. I also sell a fair amount on ebay, but don't like the idea of wasting people's time on a site like this to say "here's my ebay auction items". I try to have trades be win-win. I tend to both buy and sell for what seems to be the going rate on these sites (most of my CD's will sell for $6 or less), I try to do whatever I can to accommodate a reasonable trade request.